#50 | Kata Valdepena / Time for the Creative

Local (Toronto/GTA) talent is always such a thrill to encounter!  Case in point: Nick Vassos, whose broadcasting versatility comes through not only in improv, sports or sports comedy, but also in all of his content, such as his YouTube that he's been posting to a lot more recently. Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/acevassos TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@acevassos YT: https://www.youtube.com/@acevassos

Virtually taking the podcast to Lexington, KY to get to better know the creative behind Against The Grain: Kata Valdepena, wedding photographer, content creator, owner of a 1984 Mercedes currently featured in her socials: Website: https://www.atgandco.biz/ IG: @againstthegrain_creative TT: @kata_valdepena

This episode is the first ever where I go on location to visit Cass (@midmodacss) & company at their gorgeous mid-century home!  Video link coming out soon.In the meantime, a few shoutouts as mentioned in the episode:@alexabchambers@[email protected] (rhythm)@frankmoth (retrofuturism art)

We're deep into awards season, and who better (aside from the stars) to chat with than someone close to all the action?  In this episode, we're interviewing the celebrity interviewer in Sienna Leone, learning a bit about her craft and her outlook on persistence through her life's journey thus far.This episode was originally aired as E67 under "First Up".

Classic cars, classic styles - it's all in the classic experience!   In this episode, I chat with Janette Voski, author of a self-published poetry book called "Chrome", filled with written, illustrated and photographed experiences that outline passion.Get your copy of Janette's works today! -> Chrome: The Poetry Publication by Janette Voski | Blurb Books AustraliaJanette's YouTube channel -> Janette Voski - YouTubeThis episode was originally aired as E66 under "First Up".

Back in CFMU land with a fellow volunteer, Russ Piva!  Known as stereoruss on socials and his show, Inside The Music, and (just) Russ in his band, The Tisdale, we sat down in the production room for a first-time chat reflecting on his show's first year on the air.  Plus, with two show hosts in the same room, anything in conversation could happen!This episode was originally aired as E65 under "First Up".

A chat about AI!  What is it?  How is it impacting us?  How should we react to it?  In this episode, we chat with Darren McKee (host on The Reality Check podcast) whose newest publication, Uncontrollable: The Threat of Artificial Superintelligence and the Race to Save the World, seeks to provide some insight on these questions.This episode was originally aired as E64 under "First Up".

Chatting with Toronto-based singer-songwriter Ian Arden about his latest EP, "Songs For Rebecca", and our collective views on the world today.

This episode was originally aired as E63 under "First Up" - original episode (as bonus content) here.Original release date: July 3, 2023

Chatting with Canadian singer-songwriter Emma Cook in advance (at time of original release) of a show in Hamilton.